Show me your non-granite countertops with Oak cabinets
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wallycat
15 years agocordovamom
15 years agoOriginal oak cabinets from when the home was built in 1991 -- took out the original gray formica countertop and replaced with Wilsonart HD laminate (Deepstar Fossil). Also put in the tile backsplash which I felt help to give it a better look. The rangetop and fridge have since been replaced, but this gives you an idea.
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3katz4me
15 years agoLast year I replaced 15 year old laminate counters with new Pionite laminate in Coriander Fiber pattern - comes in many colors - can't recall what color mine is - some kind of taupe-ish brown. Here's a photo. It's kind of a small, subtle pattern - chosen because it went well with the backsplash tile I'd settled on first.
mom2sethc
15 years agoHello,
I don't have oak cabinets, mine are maple in a medium tone. But here is my kitchen with Wilsonarte HD laminate counters. I have corian on my island. I think about later upgrading the laminate to another surface, however I've had laminate for years and I love how easy it is to care for. It always looks nice and never stains. I love the look of granite, soapstone, etc...but I love how easy my counters are to care for. Replacing my laminate counters is way down on the priority list for me, if ever.
Elaine
cordovamom
15 years ago
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